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Arkansas football predicted to finish near the bottom of SEC in preseason media poll
Expectations can't get much lower for the Arkansas football team and its upcoming campaign in the SEC. The Razorbacks were picked to finish 14th in the 16-team league, according to a preseason poll of media covering SEC Football Media Days. Only Mississippi State and Vanderbilt were picked to finish lower in the standings. Georgia is predicted to win the league, with SEC newcomer Texas picked to finish second. ...
ROH on HonorClub results (7/18): Robinson’s review of Diamante vs. Leyla Hirsch in a lights out match, Queen Aminata vs. Mackenzie Morgan, Katsuyori Shibata vs. Evil Uno
Ring of Honor on HonorClub (Episode 73) Taped July 17, 2024 in North Little Rock, Arkansas at Simmons Bank Arena. Ian Riccaboni and Caprice Coleman were on commentary, and Bobby Cruise was the ring announcer…. *Unless otherwise noted, all matches started and ended with the Code of Honor handshake…. The...
An Arkansas man and another individual each receive a 16-year sentence for leading a large-scale drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Authorities have sentenced two leaders of a major methamphetamine operation to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. Adan Mendoza, 36, from Dallas, Texas, received his sentence on July 19. Brian I. Wilson, 37, from Little Rock,...
Rice disease training bolsters identification and control techniques for growers, consultants
STUTTGART, Ark. — More than 40 growers, consultants and other agriculture industry professionals received in-depth training on identifying and controlling various diseases commonly found in rice last week at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Rice Research and Extension Center. With between 1.2 million and 1.5...
Early Video Resurfaces Showing 17-Year-Old Amy Lee in Tiny Arkansas Club
A grainy video has resurfaced showing a pre-fame Evanescence playing a small bar in Arkansas in 1999. Most of the videos on John Furman's Youtube channel are show off-roading, guns or dash cam footage. Among his most popular videos, however, are rare live performances from the early days of Evanescence.
Search underway for missing Little Rock man whose truck was found abandoned
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Little Rock Police Department are searching for 41-year-old Clyde Holmes, who reportedly hasn't been seen since leaving his Little Rock home on July 10. Newton County sheriffs said they found an abandoned truck registered to Holmes on July...
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic in August For Texarkana & Ashdown
If you own a dog or a cat then you know, important responsibilities come with it. From diet and exercise to vaccinations and having them neutered or spayed. Being a responsible pet owner can get expensive, but there is help. There will be two Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic in August that will be held in Texarkana and another one in Ashdown.
Stuttgart Ricemen capture Junior American Legion State Championship with thrilling 7-6 victory over Cabot
Stuttgart scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and stranded the bases loaded in the top of the seventh to claim the 2024 Junior (17U) American Legion State Championship over Cabot on Thursday night. Played at Hot Springs’ Majestic Park, the Ricemen mowed down their competitors this...
Women’s Golf Championship Comes to Hot Springs
One of Arkansas’ “hidden gems” golf courses is getting more exposure as it hosts its second national event in as many years. The Hot Springs Country Club will host the 94th Ladies National Golf Association Amateur Championship from July 23 to July 25. Tee time is 7:30...
Commitment date set for five-star Arkansas target
Five-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr. has set a commitment date for July 26, and the Arkansas Razorbacks are one of three finalists for the highly-touted prospect. Acuff, the No. 9 player nationally in the class of 2025 out of IMG Academy in Florida, made the announcement on his Instagram page. Kansas and Michigan are the other finalists for his services. Originally hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Acuff is viewed as a potential one-and-done prospect when he gets to campus. As a member of the FIBA U18 Team representing the United States, Acuff started all six games and collected MVP and...
Arkansas Symphony to Open New Home in September with Community Events, Concerts, Dance Party
In Thursday’s (7/18) Talk Business and Politics (Little Rock, Arkansas), a staff-written report states, “The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will celebrate the grand opening of the Stella Boyle Smith Music Center with a three-day community celebration Sept. 13-15, 2024. The state-of-the-art, $11.75 million facility will be the first permanent home for the ASO in its 59-year history. The weekend festivities will begin with a private event on Friday, Sept. 13, honoring donors. On Saturday, the ASO will open its doors for a full day of public celebration, kicking off with a morning parade from the Riverfront Amphitheater through downtown Little Rock to the music center, near the Clinton Presidential Library … ‘This grand opening weekend will be a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates every type of music—a perfect way to debut this radically welcoming hub of musical activity for all Arkansans,’ said ASO CEO Christina Littlejohn.” Geoffrey Robson is the orchestra’s music director. “The Saturday celebration highlight will be performances in Morgan Hall, where ASO musicians will play publicly in the new space for the first time. There will be family-friendly activities, building tours and food trucks … Saturday evening will feature a free dance party in Morgan Hall … The weekend will conclude with … the inaugural ASO Youth Orchestra rehearsals in the new center.”
Cross County School Board to discuss policy changes, curriculum plans on Monday
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County School Board will consider revisions to the student handbook and other policy changes at its meeting on Monday night. Board members will vote on changes to the student handbook ahead of the 2024-2025 school year and summer policy updates from the Arkansas School Boards Association.
July Party Pics Now Online
The July issue of Little Rock Soirée is on newsstands, and you know what that means: There’s a fresh batch of event photos to peruse. As always, each edition’s Party Pics are posted right here on littlerocksoiree.com, and the latest photos from the new issue are now online.
Thomas Smith joins Community First Trust as general counsel of Trust & Wealth Management
Community First Trust (CFT) has appointed Thomas Smith as general counsel of Trust & Wealth Management. Based in Hot Springs, Smith will serve all of CFT, including locations in Hot Springs Village, Little Rock, El Dorado, Magnolia and Texarkana. In his role, Smith will serve as in-house counsel for CFT....
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